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00.01.52z, Bundled Procedure Codes

Independence Blue Cross·Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine +2 more·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Independence Blue Cross updated policy 00.01.52z to 00.01.52ac effective 1/01/2026, reflecting annual CPT/HCPCS code updates. The policy adds 77417 to always-bundled procedures (Attachment A), removes six cardiology codes (92921, 92925, 92929, 92934, 92938, 92944), adds 18 codes to non-separately-reimbursable services (Attachment B), removes two codes from Attachment B, removes G0071 from Attachment C, and revises narrative descriptions for six procedure codes. Billing teams must immediately update system rules to reflect these code changes to avoid claim denials.

Action Required

Action needed
By January 1, 2026: Billing team must update all billing system rules and claim submission software to reflect the following changes: (1) Add CPT 77417 to the 'always bundled' (Attachment A) rules in the system—claims with 77417 billed alone or with other services will be denied; (2) Remove CPT codes 92921, 92925, 92929, 92934, 92938, 92944 from any existing bundling rules—these are no longer restricted; (3) Add CPT 90482, 90483, 90484, 97007, 97008, 97009, 99445, 99470 and HCPCS codes G0570, G0660, G0661, G0662, G0663, G0664, G0665, G0666, G0667, G0668 to the 'not separately reimbursable' (Attachment B) rules—these codes cannot be billed for separate reimbursement; (4) Remove CPT 0662T and 0663T from Attachment B rules; (5) Remove G0071 from Attachment C rules; (6) Review and update narrative descriptions in billing system for CPT 99453, 99454, 99457 and HCPCS G0136, G2076, G2077 per revised policy language. Notify all participating providers of these changes to prevent billing compliance violations. Update claim edits, encounter forms, and billing guidelines. Failure to implement these changes will result in claim denials and compliance issues with Independence Blue Cross commercial plans.

Affected Billing Codes

77417
92921
92925
92929
92934
92938
92944
90482
90483
90484
97007
97008
97009
99445
99470
G0570
G0660
G0661
G0662
G0663
G0664
G0665
G0666
G0667
G0668
G0136
G0071
99453
99454
99457
G2076
G2077